Scientists solved the mystery of how the great pyramids of Egypt were constructed

Malik Atif Rai143
2 min readSep 27, 2024

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The Great Pyramid is composed of over 2.3 million blocks of limestone and granite, each weighing a staggering two tons. (CREDIT: CC BY-SA 3.0)

The construction of the Egyptian pyramids remains one of history’s most enduring mysteries. For centuries, both historians and the general public have pondered the question: how did a civilization, without the technology we have today, move colossal stone slabs across vast distances to create these architectural wonders?

However, recent findings by a group of archaeologists may shed some light on the conundrum. Delving deep into the lands surrounding the Great Pyramid of Giza, the team embarked on a quest to validate a theory about how the ancient Egyptians might have achieved this remarkable feat.

To grasp the magnitude of the challenge, consider this: The Great Pyramid is composed of over 2.3 million blocks of limestone and granite, each weighing a staggering two tons. "It's a task that even today would require significant resources and engineering expertise," says Dr. Laila Hassan, a leading archaeologist. So, how did the ancient Egyptians do it?

The pyramids at Giza have puzzled historians for centuries. (CREDIT: Edwin Remsberg/VWPics/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

One intriguing clue might come from the environment itself. The research team, through an in-depth analysis of the surrounding area, posits that the Egyptians cleverly utilized the waterways around them, specifically a tributary of the Nile, to transport the massive stones to the desert.

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